CVE-2017-8472

Name: CVE-2017-8472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-15T01:29:02.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8472 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 allow an authenticated attacker to run a specially crafted application when the Windows kernel improperly initializes objects in memory, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8470, CVE-2017-8471, CVE-2017-8473, CVE-2017-8475, CVE-2017-8477, and CVE-2017-8484.. EPSS estimates a 3.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 allow an authenticated attacker to run a specially crafted application when the Windows kernel improperly initializes objects in memory, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8470, CVE-2017-8471, CVE-2017-8473, CVE-2017-8475, CVE-2017-8477, and CVE-2017-8484.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.42%

87.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98851Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8472Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42225/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98851Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8472Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42225/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8472?

How severe is CVE-2017-8472?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8472 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8472?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST